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chrisalembic
Intermediate Member
Username: chrisalembic

Post Number: 143
Registered: 3-2009
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 12:32 pm:   Edit Post

For those who can't tour the mothership in person:

http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/web-ikebe/bc_ALEMBIC-FT2010/1.html

It is in Japanese but has many pictures of the factory and its great to see some of the steps involved in building Alembic Basses & Guitars.

Hope y'all enjoy.
growlypants
Junior
Username: growlypants

Post Number: 15
Registered: 3-2011
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 2:21 pm:   Edit Post

WOW!! Just excellent - thanks! (For all of us who live on the East Coast!!)
pierreyves
Senior Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 1031
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 3:43 pm:   Edit Post

Well, I'm speechless ... a Japanese people show what Alembic would update for many years... in all cases, some good pictures showing more actual work is done and how it is done. Thank you.
I recognize the koa series II I bought to Shawn on the set-top room!
For all the staff: take care of your health: o)
wishbass
Intermediate Member
Username: wishbass

Post Number: 147
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 4:12 pm:   Edit Post

This is very cool.Thanks for posting.I would love to see a video tour done in the same progression.I love seeing how things are made.
rustyg61
Senior Member
Username: rustyg61

Post Number: 438
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 8:46 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Chris! A tour of the Mothership should be on ever Alembic owner's bucket list! I went last summer & can't wait to go back again!
alembickoa
Member
Username: alembickoa

Post Number: 85
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 1:03 am:   Edit Post

I remember doing a gig in Santa Rosa some years ago and bringing the Koa and my '82 Spoiler in with me to The MS. The Spoiler had an electrical issue and Mica actually offered to open up on Sunday to have it taken care of. (My gig was early Sunday). I came in Monday and while Dad fixed the bass, Mica gave me the tour. One of my great memories, to see the folks in action and where these amazing instruments are created. To actually see Ron's work area is worth the price of admission 8^)

If you ever get a chance, it is an amazing experience.

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